Linoleum-seam spreader



June 17, 1930. ca. R. NICHOLS LINOLEUM SEAM SPREADER Filed July 16, 1928 Traven tor.

GJE/V/C/MAS atorn e Patented June 17, 1930 UNITED STATES GUY R. NICHOLS, OF SANGER, CALIFORNIA LINOLEUM-SEAM SPREADER Application filed July 16, 1928. Serial No. 293,017.

This invention relates to improvements in linoleum seam spreaders.

The principal object of this invention is to provide a tool whereby the joint between two edges of linoleum may be spread during the process of applying the water proof compound to the underside of the linoleum.

Another obj ect, is to produce a device which may be readily transported.

A further object is to provide means whereby the device may be adjusted so as to accommodate for a light weight or heavy linoleum as the case may be. j

A still further object is to produce a device which is economical to manufacture.

vOther objects and advantages will be apparent during the course of the following description.

In the acompanying drawings forming a part of this specification and in which like numerals are employed to designate like parts throughout the same,

Figure 1 is a side elevation of my tool, Figure 2 is a fragmentary top plan view of Figure 1,

Figure 3 is a vertical cross section taken on the line 33 of Figure 1,and

Figure 4 is a horizontal cross section taken on the line H of Figure 3.

In the laying of linoleum, the same is cemented to the floor over substantially its entire area, the only exception being a portion of the linoleum along the edge where it is to abut another joint of linoleum. At the joint difficulty often exists in cutting the linoleum, then lifting the edges and applying the cement.

Applicant has therefore produced a tool which may be inserted between the abutting edges of two strips of linoleum, which tool may be moved along the joint in such a manner as to lift the abutting edges a sufiicent distance so that the cement may be applied therebetween, thus submitting the linoleum to the floor at all points adjacent the joint.

In the acompanying drawings wherein for the purpose of illustration is shown a preferred embodiment of my invention, the numeral 5 designates ablock having inclined sides and a handle 6 whereby the block may be moved over the floor. Hingedly secured to the opposite sides of the block.5 are wings as shown at 7 and 8, the hinges being shown at 9 and 11 respectively. These wings are 55.; 2

preferably curved from their top toward their bottom as best illustrated in Figure 3. Carried on the rear end of the block 5 is a support 12 from which a screw 13 depends. This screw carries a cross brace 14 threaded thereon, which cross brace has its T-shaped ends 16 and 17 slidably secured in tracks 18 and 19 respectively, secured to the wings 7 and 8 respectively.

The result of this construction is that after the lineolum has been laid upon the floor and the major portion of the same cemented thereto the abutting edges of the adjacent strips of linoleum will be overlapping. These overlapping edges are trimmed in the usual mannerand my tool isthen inserted between the abutting edges by lifting them away from the floor. Starting at one end of the room the tool may be moved successively toward the opposite end of the room and the cement applied between the upwardly held adjacent portions of linoleum in a manner more efficient than it is now possible to do.

After the tool is moved forwardly a new portion ahead of the toolis lifted, while the portion to the rear of the tool drops and again engages the floor.

' It will thus be seen that I have produced a device which will accomplish all the objects above set forth. v

It is to be understood that the form ofmy invention herewith shown and described is to be taken as a preferred example of the sameand that various changes relative to the material, size, shape and arrangement of parts may be resorted to without departing from the spiritvof the invention or the scope of the subjoined claim.

Having thus described my invention, I

claim In a seam spreader, a block having inclined sides, a handle secured to said block, a pair of inclinedwing members having considerable width pivotally secured to said block, the wing members being curved adja 09 cent their upper and lower edges, a cross bar cxtencling between said Wings and means for vertically actuating said cross bar for the purpose of moving said Wings on their pivotal connections so as to spreadthe free ends thereof.

In testimony whereof I aflix my signature.

GUY RV. NICHOLS. p 

